Life has really changed in the past year. We got married, we moved from LA to Omaha, and we bought our first house - a ranch. Since we've got so much going on we figured we'd better document it all - whether it serves as a success story or a cautionary tale to all newlywed couples who think remodeling a house sounds like a good idea. Here's a his and hers perspective on moving from the coast to the plains, and the joys and sorrows of home improvement.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Before & After: Half-bath remodel...

The 12-Step Program Bathroom Remodel.

Step 1:Well it certainly has potential! Hunter green checkered wallpaper really isn't THAT bad. Isn't wallpaper back in style? No? Well no matter. We're going to spruce it up and it's going to be great! Yikes...I think this wallpaper is making me dizzy. Does anyone have a paper bag?

Step 3:WHY GOD, WHY?!? We spoke too soon. A rotting wall hidden by the wallpaper. And come to think of it, I hate this sink. Breathe...just breathe - in through the nose, out through the mouth. We'll just replace the rotted wall. Yeah, that's what we'll do. It'll be great!

Step 4:@%%@$!&%!!!!!!!!!! DAMN YOU WALL! Okay, come on man - get it together. You can do this. Where's that Home Depot book? Ah, here it is. "Chapter 12: Drywall." Um...hmm...yeah, not really helping. Time to call Dad.

Step 5:Whew! Okay, that was dicey but with Dad's help we got the wall out. Now for a little plaster over the mildew-resistant drywall and voila! See? I'm all OVER this! I rock!

Step 6:"Hey, Mr. P? Where'd you put the sink and toilet? Ah, I see...well we do like to leave a lasting impression on the neighbors."